The ol' CD 5 problem...

pcgiant · 11-05-2002, 01:47 AM

While installing, I am asked for CD 5. Now we all know there are only four cd's, so how can I get the game to recognise this?

LennonCook · 11-05-2002, 02:01 AM

Try waiting a few minutes after you put each CD in, so you can be sure it has stopped spinning, and is recognised by the computer as the right CD.
Wait up to 3-4 minutes if you need to.

If this doesn`t work, copy all the files from the CDs to Hard Drive (copy straight from all the CDs into the same folder- ie, don`t make a new folder for CD2 etc.), and run setup from there. After it`s installed, you can remove those copied files.
However, assuming a full install (which is recomended if your CDs don`t work), you will need just over 4 Gig free on your Hard Drive. On the same partition.

Ghostalker · 11-05-2002, 02:20 AM

A few Tob Queries if i may
How big is TOB ? i.e is it the CD5
How Many Chapters are there?
Is there any suspense about the End Boss like BG1, if not who is it?
I Here take an Oath that im not going t use the walkthrough this time for TOB!

pcgiant · 11-05-2002, 02:59 AM

Ghostalker, I suggest you post your queries in a new thread in the ToB Forum where they are more applicable.

pcgiant · 11-05-2002, 09:12 PM

OK, this is really getting annoying. I've wasted half the day trying to install this game. There has to be a way around this!

pcgiant · 11-05-2002, 09:27 PM

When prompted for CD 5, I have tried inserting CDs 1, 2, 3, 4 and ToB. None of them have resulted in anything but an error.

Lord Lothar · 11-05-2002, 09:30 PM

From the Bioware FAQ:

If you are having problems getting the game to install or the game is asking for a CD5, you may want to try some of the following suggestions.

When changing CDs during the installation, let the drive spin-up and then stop. Then click OK and see if the installer recognizes the disc change. Do this for all the CDs that are requested.
Try checking for a firmware/BIOS update for your CD or DVD drive. We have had several reports of sucessfull installs of the game once a firmware update was applied. You will have to check with your CD/DVD drive manufacturer for this kind of update.
If for whatever reason you are unable to do a Recommended or Full install, but you can do a Minimum install, please read How to "fake" a larger install from a Minimum.
If you have multiple CD/DVD drives, only install from one and do not try to use all of your drives. For some reason, this is confusing InstallShield.
If you cannot do any install without getting some sort of error or crash and you have about 5 Gig of free hard drive space, you can try to copy all 4 CDs to your hard drive, then run the install from there. Please note, you must copy all 4 CDs to the same directory for the install to run. If you get prompted for the next CD, then you have not copied the files over properly, or you have missed some.
Try turning off DMA for your CD/DVD drive. For some people, this has allowed them to install. You can find this checkbox by going to your Control Panel, then to System, then to the Device Manager tab. Find your CD/DVD drive and bring up its Properties, then go to the Settings tab.
Try turning off your CD/DVD read-ahead. For some people, this has allowed them to install. You can find this slider by going to your Control Panel, then to System, then to the Performance tab. Down in the Advanced Settings frame, press the File System... button and move the slider all the way to the left. You may need to restart for this setting to take effect.

Hope this helps!

johnny · 11-05-2002, 09:34 PM

Sheesh... i'm glad this never happened to me. So did this happen to others as well ?

Morgeruat · 11-05-2002, 09:45 PM

I've gotten it nearly everytime i install the game

chrisofthedale · 11-05-2002, 10:14 PM

i had it happen a while ago, i also had the problem of uninstalling it but it thinks its still on, then wehn you try to install it you cant. anyone ever have that one happen?

11-05-2002, 01:47 AM	#1
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	While installing, I am asked for CD 5. Now we all know there are only four cd's, so how can I get the game to recognise this? __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

11-05-2002, 02:59 AM	#4
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	Ghostalker, I suggest you post your queries in a new thread in the ToB Forum where they are more applicable. __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

11-05-2002, 09:12 PM	#5
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	OK, this is really getting annoying. I've wasted half the day trying to install this game. There has to be a way around this! __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

11-05-2002, 09:27 PM	#6
pcgiant Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: NZ Age: 38 Posts: 1,268	When prompted for CD 5, I have tried inserting CDs 1, 2, 3, 4 and ToB. None of them have resulted in anything but an error. __________________ If possible, I want to relive my life... not as a devil. This time, someone like you.

11-05-2002, 09:30 PM	#7
Lord Lothar Quintesson Join Date: August 7, 2002 Location: Oakville (next to the T.O.), Ontario, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 1,097	From the Bioware FAQ: If you are having problems getting the game to install or the game is asking for a CD5, you may want to try some of the following suggestions. When changing CDs during the installation, let the drive spin-up and then stop. Then click OK and see if the installer recognizes the disc change. Do this for all the CDs that are requested. Try checking for a firmware/BIOS update for your CD or DVD drive. We have had several reports of sucessfull installs of the game once a firmware update was applied. You will have to check with your CD/DVD drive manufacturer for this kind of update. If for whatever reason you are unable to do a Recommended or Full install, but you can do a Minimum install, please read How to "fake" a larger install from a Minimum. If you have multiple CD/DVD drives, only install from one and do not try to use all of your drives. For some reason, this is confusing InstallShield. If you cannot do any install without getting some sort of error or crash and you have about 5 Gig of free hard drive space, you can try to copy all 4 CDs to your hard drive, then run the install from there. Please note, you must copy all 4 CDs to the same directory for the install to run. If you get prompted for the next CD, then you have not copied the files over properly, or you have missed some. Try turning off DMA for your CD/DVD drive. For some people, this has allowed them to install. You can find this checkbox by going to your Control Panel, then to System, then to the Device Manager tab. Find your CD/DVD drive and bring up its Properties, then go to the Settings tab. Try turning off your CD/DVD read-ahead. For some people, this has allowed them to install. You can find this slider by going to your Control Panel, then to System, then to the Performance tab. Down in the Advanced Settings frame, press the File System... button and move the slider all the way to the left. You may need to restart for this setting to take effect. Hope this helps! __________________ \"King Kong ain\'t got NOTHING on me!\"

11-05-2002, 02:01 AM	#2
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	Try waiting a few minutes after you put each CD in, so you can be sure it has stopped spinning, and is recognised by the computer as the right CD. Wait up to 3-4 minutes if you need to. If this doesn`t work, copy all the files from the CDs to Hard Drive (copy straight from all the CDs into the same folder- ie, don`t make a new folder for CD2 etc.), and run setup from there. After it`s installed, you can remove those copied files. However, assuming a full install (which is recomended if your CDs don`t work), you will need just over 4 Gig free on your Hard Drive. On the same partition.

11-05-2002, 02:20 AM	#3
Ghostalker Dungeon Master Join Date: September 29, 2002 Location: India Age: 41 Posts: 88	A few Tob Queries if i may How big is TOB ? i.e is it the CD5 How Many Chapters are there? Is there any suspense about the End Boss like BG1, if not who is it? I Here take an Oath that im not going t use the walkthrough this time for TOB!

11-05-2002, 09:34 PM	#8
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	Sheesh... i'm glad this never happened to me. So did this happen to others as well ? __________________

11-05-2002, 09:45 PM	#9
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 44 Posts: 5,421	I've gotten it nearly everytime i install the game __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

11-05-2002, 10:14 PM	#10
chrisofthedale Account Removed by Request Join Date: September 9, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 37 Posts: 534	i had it happen a while ago, i also had the problem of uninstalling it but it thinks its still on, then wehn you try to install it you cant. anyone ever have that one happen?

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